Overview & Reviews
Both light- and heavy-duty 2500s sport new torsion bar front suspensions. Light-duty models get an 8,600-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in addition to optional traction control and standard child safety-seat tether hooks. Heavy-duty models are completely redesigned for 2001 offering two new engines and transmissions, bigger interiors and numerous other improvements.
- Class-leading payload and trailering capacity, spacious interiors, four-wheel disc brakes.
- Unproven build quality and service record, cheap build quality.